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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The IVB Department's mission is ‘To promote the health and well-being of all people, in all countries, by advancing the impact of vaccines and immunization programmes through partnership and leadership; policies and guidance; evidence and research'. Our work is aligned with the WHO 13th Global Programme of Work (GPW13), with a central focus to drive impact in countries, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being at all ages.The Strategic Objectives of the IVB Department include:

1) establishing global immunization agendas, strategies and policies to build and harness commitment to action;

2) promoting research and innovation to increase impact of vaccines, technologies and immunization practices;

3) advancing evidence-based introduction and access to vaccines and immunization innovations;

4) optimizing immunization delivery to ensure high-impact, sustainable and equitable programmes, and

5) harnessing Vaccine Alliances and Partnerships, including collaborations with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and key WHO partners, towards cross-programme coordination and collaboration in pursuit of universal health coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Manage the area of work targeting enhanced access to timely and affordable supply of vaccines and manage the Market Information for Access Initiative by:

1) working with andmanaging consulting groups to enhance data collection and analysis, oversee annual collection of data on vaccine shortages and purchase (including price, manufacturer of source, procurement agency, terms and conditions), quality control and analysis to identify affordability and availability risks (two in-depth market studies per year, annual updating of past market studies, yearly global vaccine market overview);

2) contributing towards the development and coordination for implementation of policies/guidance/strategies for enhanced access to supply, particularly in self-funding and self-procuring countries in collaboration with other WHO departments and market shaping stakeholders; this includes expanding access policies to meet specific policy objectives by working with manufactures and other partner agencies for improved price and availability agreements;

3)strengthening dialogue and collaboration with internal and external partners on market shaping by regular convening relevant stakeholders to ensure information sharing (including through website development and regular updating) and coordination;

4) providing technical support to regions and countries, e.g. regular mapping of priority needs for assistance by countries (understanding available information, improvement of negotiating skills, budget impact analysis etc.), development of tools (e.g. pricing fact sheets), engagement with countries on bilateral or group basis to leverage regional platforms and peer learning;

5)representing WHO in technical/managerial meetings as relevant to the afore-mentioned work areas;

6) developing new effective linkages with other technical groups in IVB and across WHO Divisions (e.g. Access to Medicines and Health Products) as well as in Regional and Country Offices, to support the integration of activities and collaboration towards the achievement of Global Vaccine Action Plan goals and post 2020 agenda;

7) supporting the supervisor in the area of fundraising, development and updating of workplans, budget development and management, financial expenditure projections for the work area, and

8) Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in Public Health, Economics, International Development Studies.
Desirable:

Experience

Essential:

• At least seven years' relevant professional work experience in the health sector including demonstrated experience working in vaccine supply/manufacturing companies, relevant experience in vaccine and/or pharmaceuticals financing, production, procurement and supply areas.


• Demonstrated experience in working to deadlines and budgets, including in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders.


• Experience in interacting with a broad range of immunization stakeholders at global and country level.


• Demonstrated experience of working with and managing data/statistics for analytical and decision-making purposes.


• Demonstrated experience at the international level.
   

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in working with partners in the development, planning, implementation or monitoring and evaluation of development strategies and programmes, particularly in the health area.


• Experience in WHO, the UN Common System orother international organizationwith a thorough understanding of regional and country context.


• Experience working with low resource environments (low-income and middle-income countries).

Skills

• knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization systems with particular knowledge of vaccine/medicine demand, procurement, supply, price dynamics;


• excellent oral and written communication skills;


• ability to work as a team member and/or coordinate diverse groups of stakeholders;


• strong interpersonal, networking and diplomacy skills;


• conscientious, with the ability to take initiative and work independently under general guidance;


• familiarity with the UN system and a range of international public/private health partners, including knowledge of WHO country, regional and global functions, pharmaceutical industry, procurement agencies, civil society organizations.


• highly motivated individual capable of influencing and taking initiative.


• ability to plan and execute projects in a timely manner with strong planning and organization skills, also able to adapt to organizational changes.


• proven technical and analytical writing skills, and an ability to combine theoretically sound strategies with practical realities, and to think strategically and analytically, and


• ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of partners.


• Good negotiating skills and an ability to find solutions and get results.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 73,516 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5336 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level


• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.


• A written test may be used as a form of screening.


• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.


• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.


• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.


• For information on WHO's operations please visit: www.who.int.


• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.


• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.


• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.


• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.


• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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